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Acting top US envoy stresses allies' complete alignment amid leadership transition
Acting US Ambassador to South Korea Joseph Yun stressed Tuesday the importance of Seoul and Washington staying fully aligned amid leadership transitions in both countries, an approach he feels is shared by both sides. Yun made the remarks after meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and First Vice Minister Kim Hong-kyun, just days after assuming his post tasked with reassuring the bilateral alliance amid the political crisis in Seoul, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his b
Jan. 14, 2025 -
Biden touts trilateral partnership between S. Korea, US, Japan, stresses need to deter NK threats
US President Joe Biden on Monday underscored the forging of the trilateral partnership between South Korea, the United States and Japan as a feat of his administration's policy drive to reinvigorate America's alliances and partnerships to confront shared challenges. During an address on his foreign policy record, Biden also highlighted the need to deter North Korea, putting it on a list of "serious challenges" America must continue to handle, as he is set to hand over the presidential baton to i
Jan. 14, 2025 -
Acting President Choi, FM Cho offer condolences to US over Los Angeles wildfires
Acting President Choi Sang-mok and Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Monday extended condolences to those affected by the massive wildfires in the Los Angeles area in the United States, promising to provide any help needed. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people affected by the wildfires in Southern California," Choi said in his account on X, formerly Twitter. "The government of the Republic of Korea stands ready to assist and support the American people. We sincerely hope for the swift
Jan. 13, 2025 -
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan to discuss cooperation ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan were set to hold talks Monday on ways to sustain and advance bilateral ties, as well as trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration. The talks between Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya come as South Korea is working to reassure foreign partners of its commitment to diplomacy despite the political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment
Jan. 13, 2025 -
Logo unveiled to mark 50 years of S. Korea-Singapore ties
The Singapore Embassy in Seoul and the Korean Embassy in the city-state announced plans to unveil a commemorative logo on Monday to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The logo was created through a collaborative design competition organized by both embassies. “The selected logo is the result of a two-month logo design workshop between K-Arts and Singapore’s Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, which are sister schools and well-known national art institutions in the ROK and Singapore, respect
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Forum calls for physical, digital connectivity in ASEAN, Korea
Experts and industry leaders attending a forum hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Center last week called for enhanced physical and digital connectivity and cybersecurity frameworks to mitigate supply chain disruptions fueled by geopolitical uncertainties. Delivering keynote remarks, ASEAN-Korea Center Secretary-General Kim Jae-shin highlighted the forum's unique position as the sole platform in Korea dedicated to ASEAN connectivity. The 12th ASEAN Connectivity Forum was held to review the 15 years of AS
Jan. 12, 2025 -
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan to hold talks next week: Seoul foreign ministry
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan will hold talks early next week on bilateral relations and other shared issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday, The talks between Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will take place in Seoul on Monday, the ministry said in a message to reporters, without providing further details. The upcoming talks come as South Korea is working to reassure foreign partners that it remains capable and committed to diplomatic e
Jan. 10, 2025 -
US bids last farewell to Carter in state funeral service in Washington
A state funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter took place at the Washington National Cathedral in the US capital on Thursday, in a highlight of a solemn send-off process to honor the nation's 39th president who passed away late last month. The pomp-filled event brought together President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and former presidents -- Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton -- as they bid their last farewell to Carter who served as America's commander-in-chief f
Jan. 10, 2025 -
Industry minister says US trip focused on dispelling concerns about Korean economy amid political uncertainty
Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said Thursday he has stressed to US lawmakers that South Korea has been stably managing its economy and industries, as the Asian country has been thrust into a period of political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid last month. During his visit to Washington, D.C., this week, Ahn drove home the message in talks with lawmakers both in the House of Representatives and the Senate, who are dealing with trade and tax issues, as well a
Jan. 10, 2025 -
Thailand, Korea Herald discuss economic, cultural diplomacy
Thailand's Ambassador to South Korea, Tanee Sangrat, and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young discussed ways to boost economic and cultural diplomacy on Wednesday. The discussions took place during a courtesy visit by Sangrat to the Herald Media Group headquarters in Yongsan. Highlighting future initiatives, Sangrat outlined his embassy’s plans for economic engagement and cultural exchange. Contact between Korea and Thailand dates back to the 14th century, while formal diplomatic ties were esta
Jan. 9, 2025 -
N. Korea's missile launch this week shows where 'blood' money ends up: Seoul envoy
North Korea's ballistic missile launch this week shows where its "blood" money ends up, South Korea's top envoy to the United Nations said Wednesday, accusing the recalcitrant regime of sacrificing its own people for its nuclear ambitions. Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook made the remarks during a UN Security Council meeting on the North's launch Monday of a claimed intermediate-range hypersonic missile, as he cited Seoul's assessment that the regime has suffered at least 1,100 troop casualties during
Jan. 9, 2025 -
US condemns N. Korea's missile launch, continues to monitor situation: Pentagon
The United States on Wednesday condemned North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile earlier this week and reiterated its calls for the recalcitrant regime to stop further "unlawful" and "destabilizing" acts. During a press briefing, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh criticized the North's launch on Monday of what it claimed to be a new intermediate-range ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead. "We condemn these actions and we would continue to urge the DPRK (to refrain)
Jan. 9, 2025 -
S. Korean crypto mogul Kwon to go on trial in January next year: report
South Korean crypto mogul Kwon Do-hyeong will stand trial on criminal fraud charges in the United States in January next year as he was extradited from Montenegro to face the charges late last month, according to Bloomberg. District Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York scheduled the trial for Jan. 26 next year, as the co-founder of Terraform Labs has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Kwon is alleged to have orchestrated schemes to defraud purchasers of Terraform cryptocurrencies from 2018-2022. Th
Jan. 9, 2025 -
S. Korea, US formally ink MOU on principles concerning nuclear exports, cooperation
South Korea and the United States have formally signed a memorandum of understanding on principles concerning nuclear exports and cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said on Thursday. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm attended the signing event on Wednesday, which involved South Korea's industry and foreign ministries and the US' State and Energy Departments. It came after the two sides initialed the document in November. In a joint release, the two side
Jan. 9, 2025 -
Senator Kim stresses need for 'stability' in Korea, cautions against using turmoil to advance political ambitions
Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, underscored the need Wednesday for South Korea to focus on ensuring stability amid political uncertainty caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid, while cautioning against any move to use the situation to advance "political ambitions." Kim (D-NJ) made the remarks as South Korea has been thrust into a period of political turmoil following Yoon's short-lived martial law imposition on Dec. 3 and his impeachment on Dec. 14. "It's r
Jan. 9, 2025